Sustainability

Join the war on waste and cut down on your use of single use plastic by using beeswax wraps to cover food and carry snacks. In this fun class you will learn how to make your own. We will learn how to make beeswax wrap using organic beeswax and cotton fabric. Bring along an old cotton shirt (anything but white!) and we will make your own reusable beeswax wraps.

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is fun, relaxing, doesn’t need specific tools and is a very useful craft! You can make from planters to curtains, bags or Christmas decorations. Traditional macrame uses cotton rope but you can use all sorts of materials, specially up-cycled t-shirts or fabric which makes it even more affordable.

In this class we will learn beginners macrame by making a gorgeous Christmas Tree to decorate your home. All materials provided.

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is fun, relaxing, doesn’t need specific tools and is a very useful craft! You can make from planters to curtains, bags or Christmas decorations. Traditional macrame uses cotton rope but you can use all sorts of materials, specially up-cycled t-shirts or fabric which makes it even more affordable.

In this class we will learn beginners macrame by making a gorgeous star wreath to decorate your home. All materials provided.

Bikes and Melbourne go hand in hand. Not only is cycling often the quickest way to travel (imagine going from Carlton to Fitzroy), it is also fun, free, and great for your health and the environment!

But uh oh, you’ve got a flat! What do you do? Join us and learn some basic bike repairs and maintenance skills that will have you back in the saddle in no time. You’ll save heaps of money too!

And a Zoom advantage – you can have your own bike right with you as you learn from Lucie!

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is having a swift revival since the 70s. It’s easy and affordable. You don’t need any tools and you can spice up any room with a wall art or planter.

You can use all sorts of material for macrame but single twist cotton rope is the most traditional. In this class, we will learn how to make a pouch planter from scratch ready for all those Spring blossoms. 

Learn to create a handy foldup tote bag from scratch – with your sewing machine!

If you want to learn how to sew using your sewing machine, then this class is for you! You will be shown the basic techniques of sewing with a sewing machine. Learn to thread it, learn how to change the settings and learn what those buttons mean. Every sewing machine is a little bit different, so we will go through the standard basics.

It is a great idea to check out your user manual before the class and note any questions you have.
So, grab your manual, sit down with the machine and take a look.

And please don’t expect perfection from the beginning. Remember that learning to sew takes time and practice and it’s ok if you make mistakes.

Macramé, or the art of knotting, is having a swift revival since the 70s. It’s easy, affordable, you don’t need any tools and can spice up any room with a wall art or planter. In this class we’ll learn some basic knows while doing a trendy wall art or hanger to spruce up any room.

Slow Stitching is where we step into slow. Using the Log Cabin technique to create pieced backgrounds using precious scraps of cloth allows you to slow down in a hectic world and take pleasure in simple stitches and simple processes.

We will be stitching patchwork blocks using recycled cloth to embed meaning into your piece. This is a slow, whimsical process, which results in a layered textile artwork which is unique to each maker. You will create a 10 x 10cm patch which could then be used to create a coaster, a sewing book.  Create multiple pieces to create a bag, throw or even added to an item of clothing – it’s up to you!

Bee a Pollinator! Learn about Native Bee’s and how this promotes biodiversity in your own backyard. Learn how to spot a native bee, their important role in pollinating your garden veggies and how to create the ultimate native bee paradise in your garden for these intriguing little pollinators.

Ever wanted to: cut the cost of your grocery bill, become more self-sufficient, have more input / control of what you eat, make an edible weed pie, host a foraging expedition, avoid pesticides, contribute to sustainability, learn about worms?

Thought you couldn’t because you, your best mate, his sister, a drum kit and your two cats share a bedsit in a high-rise apartment block in the middle of the city? THINK AGAIN.